Construction and Trades

This course will help you prepare for a career as a home inspector. You will learn best practices for inspecting residential construction, including inspection guidelines, identifying common defects, reporting methodologies, and risk management.

This entry-level solar energy training course is designed to help you understand the fastest-growing form of power generation in the world—solar power. This is the best place to begin your journey into the solar workforce by equipping yourself with in-demand skills!

Learn the skills you need to gain entry-level employment as a power plant operator.

This specialized solar sales training program helps you understand the technical components of a solar photovoltaic system so you can better communicate its benefits to potential customers. The 20-hour online course will help you to effectively sell solar PV systems.

This intermediate-level course follows our PV101 Solar Energy Training course—building on solar energy, electricity, and safety fundamentals by training you to work with wires, circuits, and panels. This 40-hour online course will teach you how to install solar panels and about the balance of components, including inverters, charge controllers, and battery banks for grid-tied and off-grid systems.

This online course will familiarize you with the steps and considerations necessary before and during a solar installation project. This includes addressing customer expectations, paperwork and approvals, location options, code compliance, and project site assessment.

Prepare for an entry-level position in a chemical plant with this online Chemical Plant Operations course.

Learn the skills you need to start work as an in-demand oil refinery operator.

The RMF credential focuses on the fundamentals of manufacturing robotics and provides a starting point for any career pathway a candidate may pursue in the field of robotics.

SME's Certified Manufacturing Associate (CMfgA) is an industry certification focused on basic manufacturing concepts, demonstrating an individual's potential for high-demand, entry-level manufacturing roles. It was designed for individuals new to manufacturing who may not currently possess enough knowledge or experience for more advanced technical certifications.